Intensive Practice Program

MARC announces the Intensive Practice Program (IPP) 2015

Application Closed

Deadline: Feb 9, 2015Notification: Feb 20, 2015

Overview:

This 10-month program provides a cohesive mindfulness practice and study course for dedicated students who wish to deepen their personal mindfulness practice in a supportive community.

This program is an excellent preparatory program for MARC's Certificate in Mindfulness Facilitation (CMF) program, although participation in the IPP does not guarantee acceptance into the CMF.

Los Angeles IPP:Students will have prioritized access to MARC classes and events, engage in monthly supervision sessions, and connect in peer support groups. Further personal growth will be enabled by several outside requirements.

Long Distance IPP:For students who are not local to Los Angeles, you will have access to our online classes and will meet for mentoring sessions and peer group support via telephone and online meetings. Further personal growth will be enabled by several outside requirements.

Dates:

March - December, 2015

Components:

Los Angeles

MARC Programs

Frequency Required

MAPs 1

One 6-week session

MAPs 2

At least two 6-week sessions

MAPs 3 or Weekly Community Practice Group

At least 18 classes

Daylong Retreat

At least 4 Daylongs

Weekend Retreat

Once

Monthly Supervision Session

One two hour group meeting per month

Peer support

Optional peer-led group meeting per month

Outside Requirements

Daily Sitting Practice

Ongoing

5-7 Day Silent Meditation Retreat

One retreat

Reading List

Ongoing

Long Distance

MARC Programs

Frequency Required

MAPs 1

One 6-week session

MAPs 2

At least two 6-week sessions

Monthly Supervision Session via Phone or Online

One two hour group meeting per month

Mentoring

4 Mentor Calls during the year

Outside Requirements

Daily Sitting Practice

Ongoing

5-7 Day Silent Meditation Retreat

One retreat

Reading List

Ongoing

Local sitting group or equivalent

TBD based on individual circumstances

Daylong Retreat if available in your area

TBD based on individual circumstances

Weekend Retreat

TBD based on individual circumstances

Cost:

Los Angeles Program:The cost of this program, including all MARC events (except the weekend retreat), and not including the cost of one outside retreat, is $1,350. Work exchange is available to make it accessible to people of diverse needs and backgrounds.

Long Distance Program:The cost of this program is $800. Work exchange is available to make it accessible to people of diverse needs and backgrounds.

Application Process:

1. Register to apply online. No fee to submit application but all applicants must register. This will give us a record of your intention to apply and we will await your application.